Results for "reviews"
The Ratings and Reviews of Lawyers on Avvo Website
September 24th, 2019
December 2018: A federal judge dismissed the complaint for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. To read the full decision, click here. March 2018: A false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against Avvo, Inc. for allegedly misleadingly representing that the reviews of attorneys on its website are unbiased and based
Angie’s List Reviews and Ratings
June 29th, 2017
January 2017: The appeal was voluntarily dismissed, the reasons for which have not been disclosed. December 2016: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement. Later in December, an objector filed a Notice of Appeal regarding the decision to grant approval. July 2016: A federal judge preliminarily approved a settlement of this lawsuit. According
CarCover.com’s ‘Verified’ Customer Reviews
September 16th, 2016
TINA.org uncovers a plethora of duplicate reviews.
FTC Sues Weight-Loss Marketers for Blocking Bad Reviews
September 28th, 2015
Complaint also asserts that company pushes deceptive weight-loss claims.
Consumer Group Slaps Back at Penalties for Negative Reviews
December 5th, 2013
Utah couple gets help in fight against non-disparagement clause.
Online Reviews in Spotlight after Consumer Gets Billed for Negative Post
November 19th, 2013
Consumer review website caught up in media storm as well.
Regulators Go after Fake Reviews
September 23rd, 2013
After a yearlong investigation, New York regulators are announcing a crackdown on misleading online reviews.
These “Critics” Won’t Win Oscars for their Reviews
February 21st, 2013
Some reviews come from questionable sources.
CannaPro CBD
December 2nd, 2020
A fake celebrity endorsement by Tom Hanks is the tip of the iceberg with this CBD product.
Prevagen: The Dismal Facts & Figures that Led to TINA.org’s Objection
October 27th, 2020
Pending class-action settlement leaves consumers behind.
Bounty
October 8th, 2020
An argument for embedded advertising disclosures in sponsored social media posts.
Offer for an Amazon Gift Card in Exchange for Review
October 7th, 2020
Amazon prohibits sellers from offering customers “compensation of any kind” in exchange for writing reviews.
Alani Nu Balance
September 22nd, 2020
Supplement company says product is not a “fertility supplement.” Its marketing says otherwise.
CalmOptics
July 1st, 2020
Don’t let the claims about these blue-light blocking glasses blind you to the facts.
TINA.org Suggests Updates to How the FTC Regulates Endorsement Advertising
June 29th, 2020
On June 22, 2020, TINA.org responded to the FTC’s request for comment on the Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (referred to here as the Endorsement Guides or Guides). First passed in 1980, and last amended in 2009, the Endorsement Guides provide guidance to businesses, and others, to ensure that advertisements
Summary of Action
June 24th, 2020
In June 2020, TINA.org submitted a comment to the Federal Trade Commission, which was seeking public comment on whether to make changes to its Endorsement Guides. The Guides, which were first enacted in 1980 and amended in 2009, provide guidance to advertisers to ensure that ads incorporating endorsements and testimonials abide by the FTC Act.
